Original British WWII RAF Silk Double-Sided Escape Map of Germany & France - Air Ministry No. 7329 & 7330 - 15 x 18”

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely WW2 issue 15" X 18" Silk Escape Map issued to Allied flight crews in WW2, especially to pilots of the Royal Air Force, or RAF. These maps were often sewn into the linings of uniforms to escape detection in the event of being shot down over enemy territory and falling into hostile hands.

Constructed of Silk to withstand water damage and tearing, each map has a reinforced rubber layer along the edges to prevent fraying. This map covers greater Germany on one side with the majority of France on the other, showing coastal defense areas. In addition to cities, principal roadways and railroad lines; Canals and Rivers are also shown with arrows that indicate direction of water flow as such information was invaluable to downed pilots on the run.

Small 1:3,000,000 scale, it has correct WW2 military markings and show borders of 1939 and were then updated to 1941, putting this right in the thick of hostilities. Marked "Air Ministry, No.7329" and “No. 7330” on the other side, this was the best-known Escape Map issued. Sadly very few survived. There are heavy folding marks but otherwise it's in good order.

Ready to frame and display.